Horsetooth Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO)

Larimer County, Colorado, United States

18.8 miles (30.2 km) · 1,794 ft elevation gain · Loop · trail · Route

Route facts

Distance	18.8 mi (30.2 km)
Elevation gain	1,794 ft (547 m)
Average gain	95 ft per mile (18 m per km)
Longest climb	4.3 mi, 413 ft of gain
Steepest climb grade	20.8%
Runnable	86% of the route
Climbs / descents	2 climbs, 2 descents
Profile shape	Rolling
Difficulty score	8.1 of 100
Surface	trail
Route shape	Loop
Type	Route

Grade breakdown

Grade band	Share of route
Flat	51%
Mild uphill	11%
Moderate uphill	10%
Steep uphill	2%
Mild downhill	15%
Moderate downhill	9%
Steep downhill	2%

Questions about Horsetooth Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO)

How much elevation gain does Horsetooth Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO) have?

Horsetooth Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO) has 1,794 ft (547 m) of elevation gain over 18.8 miles (30.2 km). That averages 95 ft of gain per mile.

How difficult is Horsetooth Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO)?

The difficulty score for Horsetooth Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO) is 8.1 of 100. That is harder than 61.4% of routes at a similar distance. About 86% of the route is runnable at typical trail effort; the rest is steep enough that most runners hike.

What is the longest climb on Horsetooth Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO)?

The longest climb on Horsetooth Reservoir Circumnavigation (CO) runs 4.3 miles (6.9 km) and gains 413 ft (126 m). The steepest climb grade on the route is 20.8%.